Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, born on August 2, 1964, in Guwahati, Assam, became a Supreme Court Judge on July 14, 2023. With a long career in law, specializing in revenue and taxation, he served in various judicial positions, including Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. Notable judgments include invalidating the Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1919.
The Kerala High Court has upheld Catholic priest Father Edwin Figarez’s conviction for raping a minor girl, modifying his life sentence to 20 years imprisonment. The ruling sparks discussions on sexual abuse within religious institutions. The court emphasized the severity of rape’s impact and the need for appropriate sentencing, also acquitting Figarez’s brother.
Gujarat High Court granted a ten-day parole to a convict in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case to attend his nephew’s wedding, following his surrender a month ago. This decision, the second such instance in the case, was made by Justice Divyesh Joshi. The convict’s remission, granted in 2023, was nullified by the Supreme Court in January.
Supreme Court Probes Delay in Fine Payment by Convicts in Bilkis Bano Case In a recent development concerning the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, the Supreme Court has sought clarification from the 11 convicts who were released on remission. The apex court questioned if their alleged delay in depositing the fines, which were part of their […]
